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Be Your Own Boss
October 10, 2024 @ 8:00 am - 3:00 pm
| FreeJoin this intense One day Entrepreneurial Bootcamp for early career hopefuls who would like to understand the path towards becoming their own boss.  A team of instructors from Prosperity lab will cover a variety of fundamentals topics, key to future entrepreneurs.
Entrepreneurship Mindset
o   Understand the characteristics and attitudes of successful entrepreneurs.
o   Develop a growth mindset that embraces challenges, perseverance, and continuous learning.
Permits
o   Navigate the permit process for the City of San José.
o   Understand considerations and zoning for business locations.
o   Familiarize with permitting processes at local, state, and federal levels.
Fiscal Responsibilities
o   Grasp the essentials of commercial structure and taxation.
o   Understand sales tax, EIN, and ITIN requirements.
o   Learn key accounting practices and identify common business deductions.
o   Interpret financial statements to gauge business health.
All about Capital
o   Develop strategies for managing business capital.
o   Understand different types of business credit and their impacts.
o   Distinguish between good and bad debts.
o   Explore various funding sources and assess finance ability.
Risk Management
12:00 PM – 1:00 PM: Lunch Break
Marketing
o   Define and target your ideal customer.
o   Create and position your business name effectively.
o   Develop strategies and tactics to attract and retain customers.
o   Understand the role and current trends of social media in business.
o   Learn basic techniques of digital marketing.
Igniting your Entrepreneurial Spirit: Path to empower and Success
Vision and Goal Setting:
Illustrate the importance of setting clear and achievable goals. How to visualize success and create a roadmap to achieve your business dreams.
- Building Resilience and Adaptability:
- Develop resilience by learning how to bounce back from setbacks.
- Cultivate adaptability to change and unexpected challenges in the business environment.
- Fostering Leadership and Community:
- Highlight the role of leadership in building a business and inspiring others.
- Discuss the importance of community support and how to actively engage with other entrepreneurs and mentors.
